She recounted the ordeal she went through three weeks ago when a blood test showed that she may have had early signs of cancer.

She called her husband, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, who immediately flew back from France.

After her surgery, a small benign tumour was found in one of her ovaries.

"It is not possible to remove all risk, and the fact is I remain prone to cancer.

"I will look for natural ways to strengthen my immune system.

"I feel feminine, and grounded in the choices I am making for myself and my family.

"I know my children will never have to say, 'Mom died of ovarian cancer'."

Entertainment website Bustle reported that there has been an outpouring of love and respect for Jolie from her fellow Tinseltown friends such as E! host Giuliana Rancic, who had a double mastectomy herself in 2011, and singer Sheryl Crow, a breast cancer survivor, among many others.

Actress Mindy Kaling said: "To women who follow me on here: I truly hope you take a few minutes to read this moving & informative oped (that was written by Angelina Jolie)."

Cardiothoracic surgeon and TV personality, Dr Mehmet Oz, added: "I applaud Angelina Jolie's courage to do what she and her doctors felt was necessary to ensure her overall well-being."

Film writer Rebecca Keegan believes Jolie did the right thing to open up in public about it. "Talk about using your fame for something that matters."

Writer Melissa Silverstein was in awe of her: "'I am now in menopause'. How many women in Hollywood say this? Very brave about her hysterectomy'."

WATCH: Angelina Jolie appears in public for the first time since she had her surgery